Last week's big storms made for BIG WAVES. This pic was taken at Montara State Beach (via coastsider).

The big storms also made for huge river run-offs, up in the foothills. It was a first, for me, to hear the sound of massive boulders being tossed around in the water. The deep, resonant, BOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMs produced sounded like something a Middle Earth troll would get all misty-eyed hearing. Next time the opportunity presents itself, I am so going to have my DAT recorder handy (it's always, next time. tease, or psych, I know I suck. But really, it's an awesome sound).